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Review: This week’s new releases cover almost every genre of film Special

By Sarah Gopaul
This week’s releases include a real-life demonstration of heroism; one of Michael Mann’s best films; a sequel that fails to live up to the original; a great female-driven comedy; and the revival of a martial arts legend.

Assessing the cumulative risk of pesticides on people

By Tim Sandle
The cumulative risks from exposure to pesticides on people is often discussed, but there is limited information. Now a new European study will consider the impact on the thyroid and nervous systems.

San Francisco man accused of seeking 'dirty' bomb pleads guilty

By Nathan Salant
San Francisco - A San Francisco man who allegedly sought to build a "dirty" bomb in his apartment near Fisherman's Wharf pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple felony charges.

Northern California crabbing industry gets OK to resume harvest

By Nathan Salant
San Francisco - Northern California's crabbing fleet could return to Pacific Ocean waters as early as next week after state regulators approved the catch as safe to eat, three months after the traditional start of the annual season.

Environmental toxin linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

By Tim Sandle
A connection has been drawn between prolonged exposure to the environmental toxin BMAA and the neurodegenerative condition Alzheimer’s.

Snake venom hydrogel stops bleeding fast

By Tim Sandle
A nanofiber hydrogel containing snake venom effectively stops bleeding quickly, according to a new study. The development could aid those with clotting issues during surgery.

Salmonid fish toxin could be effective against cancer

By Tim Sandle
A fish toxin could be the basis of a new treatment for cancer, according to a study. This has been found by performing genetic testing on the humble zebrafish.

Watch what you take home, warning about kids and lead risks

By Tim Sandle
Washington - These days greater controls are in place about the risks of lead exposure, especially with children, but risks still exist — especially with items brought home from the workplace and when kids get hold of them.

Deadly extent of common food poisoning bacterium revealed

By Tim Sandle
The biggest cause of food poisoning globally is the bacterium Bacillus cereus. New research suggests that the organism is more deadly than realized: the bacterium can produce 19 different variants of its harmful toxin.

Ohio under 'State of Emergency' Toledo's water contaminated

By Karen Graham
Toledo - About 2 a.m. Saturday morning, officials in Toledo, Ohio issued a "do not drink" warning, declaring the city's water supply contaminated with the toxin microcystin. Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared a State of Emergency, allowing water to be brought in.

Increase in e-cigarette-related calls to poison centers

By Tim Sandle
Washington - The number of calls to poison centers involving e-cigarette liquids containing nicotine rose from one per month in September 2010 to 215 per month in February 2014, according to the U.S. CDC.

Review: New on DVD for February 25 Special

By Sarah Gopaul
This week’s releases include live-action and animated comedies from the small screen; an otherworldly superhero with an amazing bonus feature; a couple of Oscar contenders; and two that were left off the ballot.

Toxin success in wiping out HIV

By Tim Sandle
An antibody-toxin combination has shown shown success in killing residual traces of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) hiding out in the organs of mice.

New toxin could help tackle obesity

By Tim Sandle
Irvine - Scientists have shown that a synthetic peptide derived from a sea anemone toxin has potentially potent weight-regulating effects in relation to obesity.

Justice at last? The Nigerian baby mixture scandal

By Tim Sandle
Barewa Pharmaceutical Ltd have been prosecuted in Nigeria for producing contaminated ‘My Pikin’ baby mixture, which caused the death of 84 children.

New York City Mayor Bloomberg targeted with ricin letter

By Michael Krebs
New York - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg appears to have been the target of a ricin attack after a letter his office received tested positive for the deadly toxin.

Bacteria harnessed to ‘create’ gold

By Tim Sandle
Using a form of ‘microbial alchemy’, scientists have used a special type of bacterium to turn liquid gold into more valuable 24-carat gold.

GM crop technology backfires as farmers need more pesticides

By Anne Sewell
A newly-released, peer-reviewed study reveals that the cultivation of genetically engineered crops has increased pesticide usage by hundreds of millions of pounds.

Monsanto's Bt corn — breeding superbugs & harming human health

By Anne Sewell
Monsanto's genetically modified Bt corn is having its roots munched by super-rootworms and other superbugs, putting corn crops at risk, and yet more evidence is found of the dangers to human health.

Potassium Cyanide requests has Toronto Police looking for man

By KJ Mullins
Toronto - The Toronto Police Service are asking for help identifying a man who allegedly requested Potassium Cyanide on two occasions at the Scarborough Campus of the University of Toronto.

Banned drug found in Chinese meat products

By Lynn Curwin
A banned drug called Clenbuterol is still showing up in some meat products from China, resulting in health problems such as stomach pains and heart palpitations for consumers.

Algae toxin may kill cancer cells

By Bob Ewing
A recent collaborative study says a powerful fish-killing toxin, known as euglenophycin, could have cancer-killing properties.

FBI Arrest Man For Possession of Puff Fish Toxin

By Susan Duclos
The FBI raided and Illinois man's home on Monday and arrested and charged the man with possession of tetrodotoxin which is a deadly toxin found in puffer fish.

Toxin scare affects mozzarella sales in Italy

By Chris V. Thangham
Buffalo herds in Naples have been quarantined on suspicion that they may contain high levels of dioxin in their system. The area where the animals grazed, inspectors found toxic wastes illegally dumped by the mafia.

Environmental Group's Suit Alleges Toxin in iPhones

By Chris V. Thangham
An Oakland environmental group has filed a complaint against the popular iPhone, saying the device contains a reproductive toxin that violates California law. Apple has 60 days to respond to the complaint.

Study warns barbecue lovers about toxin

By Lop the Rick
Barbecue lovers beware of toxin!
 

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